engineering computer science MCQ #255

In a computer system, what is the purpose of the 'PC' (Program Counter)?

engineering computer science MCQ #255

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a computer system, what is the purpose of the 'PC' (Program Counter)?

    • A) To store the address of the next instruction
    • B) To store the current instruction
    • C) To store the data being processed
    • D) To store the status of the CPU

    Answer: To store the address of the next instruction

    Explanation: PC holds the memory address of the next instruction to be fetched, controlling the instruction execution sequence.